Kolkata, Nov 11: Experienced cricketer Joe Root continues to be England’s most successful batter in the World Cups as he went past the 1000-run mark with his top-tier performance against Pakistan in their final group stage game at the iconic Eden Gardens here on Saturday.
Root scored 60 against Pakistan’s fierce bowling attack and established a crucial 132-run partnership with all-rounder Ben Stokes.
With this knock, he went past the 1000-run mark in the World Cups and now has a total of 1,034 runs to his name.
With 897 Gooch is England’s second-highest run scorer in the World Cups while all-rounder Ben Stokes sits on the third position with 769 runs to his name.
Explosive opener Jonny Bairstow who was firing all cylinders during his opening knock and scored 59 runs has 747 runs to his name in World Cups.(Agencies)
